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Linda Wertheimer (o/s) asks whether current favorable political climate for women to achieve their goals is temporary. U.S. House Representative Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY) sees female political clout growing as society changes, as does women’s role within society. If women don’t get out and do it for themselves, nothing will get done. Wertheimer asks if more women can be expected run for office since their electoral behavior contrasts with that of men. Ferraro believes it's possible, but running for Congress is an expensive endeavor. Fundraising can overcome that, but also legally curtailing money spent in a campaign would encourage more women to run. Ferraro isn’t sure what the polls show in terms of women voting for women, but they certainly are voting for candidates who share similar concerns.